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  1. Brutus04

    AMD 6870 done for...need replacement

    Been outta the loop for awhile and looking for a replacement for my Sapphire 6870. 520 W PSU...thinking R9 380 but open to Nvidia too. Thanks in advance! Brutus.
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    i2500K stock cooler change-out recommendation

    I put together a LGA 1155 i2500K system that I might OC some in the future, currently running stock. Any recommendations for a more silent-type" fan for now now that I will be able to OC a bit in the future? I used a Freezer Pro in a 775 build that I liked a lot. Thanks! r/ Brutus
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    4 or 8GB on new Z68 w/i5 system?

    Upgrading from Q9550 to i5. Other than price is there a good reason to bump RAM up to 8GB? Mostly gaming and surfing, some photos. Thx!
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    Will the 6850/70 drop in price?

    Looking at the ATi 6850... do you think the prices will drop anytime soon?
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    Noob question re: DVR

    Sorry, pulled my question - no help from AnandTech
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    Upgrading from 4870 to ???

    Anyone run a newer video card with a later model Quad cpu? Getting the bug and my cpu seems to keep up but my video card is a couple generations behind. Was looking at the 6850's and wanted to get some feedback. Do not want to spend over $200. Thanks & Merry Christmas! r/ Brutus
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    Not Connected-No Connections are Avail??

    My wife’s Win7 64 build is about 3 weeks old and stopped connecting to the Internet for no apparent good reason. It has an Intel H55 chipset with a ReakTek 8111E onboard LAN connection. I booted an Ubuntu LiveCD and the onboard E adapter worked fine. I’ve been using the same Netgear Router for...
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    Memory and Intel i5 IGP

    Is more than 4GB memory recommended when using a CPU with an Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) such as the i5-650? Thanks! r/ Brutus
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    Which i5-6 Series? Hmmmm

    I'm building a machine for photo-journaling and want to use Intel's i5 CPU w/onboard IGP. I see that the 661 has a higher core frequency for graphics, cost a bit more too. Will there be that much of a difference from the 661 (900 MHz) and say a 650 (733 MHz)? Thank in advance! R/ Brutus
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    PSU for i5 661 IGP

    If I am not powering a video card could I get by with a good 400W PSU? Looking at 6 GB RAM maximum, SSD, 1 HDD and a CD ROM. Thanks... r/ Brutus
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    Question about monitor size w/onboard graphics

    Anyone know if the AMD onboard or Intel i5 on-chip graphics processor will support a 24" monitor (no gaming). This will be for the wifes photo-editing and journaling... Thanks in advance. r/ Brutus
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    Video card or IGP? Anyone?

    My wife has been using a laptop for photo-journeling for awhile now. (HP Turon X2); she runs Win7. I am looking at building a desktop with a good, decent video card. More concerned with power vice $. Just wondering what would be a good video card for this? No gaming; only Win7, photos...
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    AMD Onboard video expertise

    My wife is currently using an HP 17’ laptop with an AMD Turion 64X2 dual-core. I want to build a machine for Photo-journaling, surfing, Facebook; no gaming. I have not used AMD in a while and wondering if anyone here can speak on the onboard graphic capabilities of the newer CPUs. I am looking...
  14. Brutus04

    Need come Cat5e

    I'm looking for 100' of Cat5 and some tools. Anyone have an outstanding experience getting these online? Thanks!! :beer:
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    Something weird in XP

    Recently added a WD HD and am using it now as my XP Pro boot drive. I used the WD software on their site and all went well however; all my Microsoft Office icons as well as the Steam icons all look like this instead of the 3D type: Icon I tried to change the icon under properties but it...
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    Will setting up a RAID system complicate things?

    Will I need to reinstall the OS once I get an identical drive for RAID? ...Thanks!
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    Upgrade an existing motherboard

    Anyone done this? This procedure is from Microsoft...Article ID: 824125 Upgrade an existing motherboard This scenario assumes that your existing motherboard works and that you can start the existing Windows installation on the hard disk. To replace a working motherboard with an updated...
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    Is a Quad the right choice?

    Want to OC a bit over 3GhZ. Some say go with a Q6600...? Tried the E8400 but the thermal sensors were stuck so I RMA'd. Mostly a gamer looking for longevity and a big price drop until I can afford to retool and seriously start looking at i7. Appreciate your thoughts and expertise...Thanks...
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    New 22" Monitor

    Hey all, I am considering a 22" Samsung from Newegg. SAMSUNG 2243BWX I currently use a SynchMaster 710T (12ms) for gaming and everything else and it seems to do just fine. Do I need to consider contrast ratio, brightness etc.? Should I spend a few more bucks? Appreciate your help and...
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    E2180 @ 3GhZ with stock HSF

    E2180 idling at 30C as per CoreTemp and SpeedFan; RealTemp is closer to 40. Should I try Prime with stock HSF? Waiting for a bolt-down kit for my FreezerPro. I tried upgrading to E8400 but had numerous temp issues with the Abit IP35 even after upgrading to the latest BIOS (18). Thought...
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    Fried E8400??

    :disgust: I just upgraded from E2180 OC to an E8400. One of my Freezer Pro pins whacked out so I am using a stock fan. Speedfan shows 98 and a scary flame for CPU temp. CoreTemp shows a steady 43 on both cores. RealTemp shows a steady 33 and reports that the sensors may be stuck. I...
  22. Brutus04

    Video Maker/Editing Program

    I've never been much into movies before but I have a lot of carrier landings/cat-shots I would like to put together. The movies came from a digital camera. How would one go about making a "movie" from several clips? Can anyone recommend some software? A buddy mentioned Pinnacle for ease of...
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    Need E2180 OC'ing Critique

    Thanks to everyone here I'm able to OC my 2180 to 3GHz no problem...what a boost! Specifics: Abit P35/E2180/Arctic Freezer Pro/Kingston Value N5 DDR2-800 FSB 9x333 - 3.0GHz DRAM 1:120 CPUv 1.4450v DDR2v Auto (1.8) Timing 5-5-5-18 FSB...
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    Overclock E2180 or upgrade...or both?

    :D Should I just OC and forget about C2D or spend some $ for faster base CPU?
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    Will additional memory boost performance?

    I am running a 2GB kit on my P35 system and just purchased an additional 2GB kit in case I ever go to Vista (All memory will be same type, brand etc.) Will it be worth installing it now? Appreciate the look...Thanks!
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    SYSPrep question with new system

    I am building a new Intel system (E2180/Abit IP35/Kingston RAM) and would like to use my existing system SATA I HDD. Will SYSPrep and/or Acronis allow me to boot from my existing HDD? Any first hand knowledge appreciated...Thanks!
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    New Abit IP35

    Just got a new Abit IP35 and would like to ask the forum for recommendations on which memory to use. Looking at 2GB DDR800; also looking at an Intel E2180. Totally new to Intel and may play around a bit with OC'ing. Thanks for the help. V/r, Brutus04
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    Cooler for E2180?

    I may have a chance to OC an E2180 on Abit IP35. Can anyone recommend something better than the stock cooler. This is new territory for me, have always used stock and AMD. Thanks in advance!
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    Home Theater Magazine

    My brother just moved into a house with a media room (160" screen included)...must be rough. Wanted to get him a subscription for Christmas...any suggestions? Thanks!
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    Crossfire & SLi Certified PSUs

    Understand multiple video card SLi systems work with nVidia chipsets and Crossfire with Intel chipsets. Will a Crossfire certified PSU work with an SLi system? Are the plugs different? This is getting to be like golf...too much to think about... FORE!
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    Video for Intel System

    Which video cards (nVidia or ATi) perform better with an Intel 755 system? I've always built AMD with ATi and am considering an Intel system (755) at the beginning of the year. The upgrade will give me a dual processor and PCIe. Looking at the Abit IP35-E. Interested in your feedback... Thanks!
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    Moved to Video Forum

    Which video cards (nVidia or ATi) perform better with an Intel 755 system? I've always built AMD with ATi and am considering an Intel system (755) at the beginning of the year. The upgrade will give me a dual processor and PCIe. Looking at the Abit IP35-E. Interested in your feedback... Thanks!
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    AGP Upgrade

    Biting the bullet and upgrading from Socket A to AM2 64 X 2 and am looking for a video card that will give me comparable performance of my AGP X850PRO....anyone have a starting point? I kind of like ATi
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    SNUBBED by symantec

    I paid for Norton Anti-Virus 2007 (3 Licenses) in early Jan 07. A few weeks ago my motherboard fizzed out and I replaced it with a similar 754 board. Re-activated WinXP no problem. Symantec told me there was nothing that they could do...can you believe it?? It was installed on my desktop, my...
  35. Brutus04

    No POST after x1950PRO

    I bought an Antec EARTHWATTS 500 for new AGP video. Was working OK after messing with it for awhile. I may have not unplugged while changing video cards. I rebooted now have no POST. Tried old PSU, same problem. All components are removed...no beeps. System will power off with soft...
  36. Brutus04

    Sapphire 1950Pro, issues with monitor?

    I got a Sapphire 1950Pro and the monitor goes blank after about 5 minutes and flip flops between digital to analog (If it comes on at all). Some times the system will not even POST. The card is the only thing on one of the rails and requires two connectors. Does it sound like overheating...
  37. Brutus04

    Noob looking to ditch AGP

    Still running a system I built in '04. Will going to PCIe increase performance? My AGP got me through Half-Life and Day of Defeat...I will also need a new MB. Thanks
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    Going PCIe...maybe

    I built my rig in '04 and am thinking about ditching the AGP and upgrading to PCIe video and will need a new MoBo. Not too interested in SLI but like ASUS w/possibly an AMD 64 X 2. Will an upgrade be worth it? Anyone have something similar?